Plantopedia: History of House Plants

Cultivating plants for pleasure is not new. Around 600 BCE, the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the earliest written records of a garden created purely for its aesthetic beauty rather than the necessity of growing food. The story goes that King Nebuchadnezzar II commissioned the gardens for his wife, Queen Amytis, who…

ByRobyn Foyster10/09/2024

Health Nutrition

Looking to Lose weight? Start by Losing the Unhealthy Habits

We all have habits, whether it’s packing a nutritious lunch for work or grabbing a burger and fries on the go. Habits are the building blocks of our daily lives, and they play a crucial role in shaping our overall health and wellbeing. But what happens when the habits we’ve formed are standing in the…

ByRobyn Foyster09/09/2024

Health Mood and Mind News Relationships Wellness & Health

Shelley Craft Talks About Beyond Blue’s Big Blue Table Initiative, The Block And Her Own Reno

Effervescent TV presenter Shelley Craft recently shared her exciting new collaboration with Beyond Blue. As the newest ambassador for the Big Blue Table campaign, Shelley is eagerly encouraging Australians to come together this October, share a meal, and spark meaningful conversations about mental health. Recognised as a beloved face on Australian television for over 20…

ByRobyn Foyster06/09/2024

Food & Drink Recipes

Warm And Comforting Curried Carrot Soup For Winter

For a heartwarming meal, try this delicious curried carrot soup. Sautée the carrots and onions to bring out a more intense flavour in this vibrant soup. Makes1.1 L (3 servings)Total Time21 MinutesDifficultyIntermediateContainerLow-Profile 2.0-litre Container Ingredients 365 g (6) carrots, cut into 5cm pieces 80 g (1) onion, peeled, sliced 480 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock 120 ml…

ByRobyn Foyster16/08/2024

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Your Recipes

Sticky Beef Short Ribs With Bourbon-laced BBQ Sauce

Try this delicious recipe with a Bourbon-laced sauce - it's the perfect meal to serve up for your next BBQ and just the ticket for father's day which is on Sunday, September 1. The trick is to pick a good Bourbon like Ezra Books, which launched in Kentucky in 1957. Synonymous with quality, this…

ByRobyn Foyster13/08/2024

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

3 Hair Trends To Try From A Look Back At New York Fashion Week

With the New York Fashion Week is almost upon us. As always, we look to the catwalk for some at-home hair inspiration. But before we NYFW season kicks off on September 6 through Wednesday, September 11, 2024 let's take a look at some previous hair trends we've enjoyed from those catwalks over the years. Time to…

ByRobyn Foyster13/08/2024

Food & Drink Your Recipes

BBQ Barramundi With Pomegranate And Green Olive Tabbouleh

Some of the nation’s finest chefs from Nomad, Barangaroo House Jonah’s and more have come together to produce a digital recipe book using Australian Sustainable Barramundi supporting Australian Farmers. Find below one of the recipes, this one is created by: Jacqui Challinor from Nomad. Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Jacqui Challinor’s BBQ barramundi is…

ByRobyn Foyster13/08/2024

Careers Lifestyle & Homes

Meet The Courageous 103 Year Old Ágnes Keleti – The World’s Oldest Olympian

Meet 103-year-old Ágnes Keleti - the world's oldest living Olympic champion and medalist. Earlier this year, Ágnes, known as Agi to her friends and family, celebrated her 103rd birthday in Budapest. There was much to celebrate as she has led a remarkable life having won 10 Olympic medals of which five are gold medals. She…

ByRobyn Foyster10/08/2024

Travel & Leisure

Exploring the World’s Most Fascinating Catacombs and Ossuaries

In this extract from Lonely Planet’s Guide to Death, Grief and Rebirth, author Anita Isalsk shares the fascinating truths about catacombs and ossuaries across the world. From Roman-era mass tombs to the ‘bone art’ of ossuary artisans, these places have a meaning that transcends their function as mere skeleton depositories. The first official catacomb was the system…

ByRobyn Foyster07/08/2024

Destinations Travel & Leisure

Visit Australia’s Top Wine Regions From the Hunter To Barossa Valley

For a weekend getaway why not visit Australia’s top wine regions? It’s no secret that the Hunter offers an endless array of top quality wineries in close proximity, which makes for the ideal booze-filled day of hopping from one vineyard to another. However, true wine connoisseurs understand that the best vineyards Australia has…

ByRobyn Foyster07/08/2024